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By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. 

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

In this position you provide administrative support for two reference testing laboratories (IRL)  the American Rare Donor Program (ARDP) staff, and will act as a production assistant for a peer-reviewed scientific publications released quarterly.  Administrative support involves placing internal and external purchases, scheduling meetings, test report management and billing support as well as managing ARDP communications to rare donors, including through use of a custom web-based application. Production assistant tasks involve communication with authors, peer-reviewers, subscribers and e-publishing staff as well as use of a web-based platform for manuscript submission and peer-review.

A successful candidate will have strong computer and organizational skills, be able to manage multiple tasks and multiple projects simultaneously, and be self-motivated, with excellent written and oral communication skills.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain memos, records, reports, data or correspondence for staff signature. Review correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practices.  
• May assist in the development of presentations.
  Perform general administrative duties such as maintaining and collecting data, coordinating the provision of organizational services (i.e. purchasing, supplies, catering, copying/printing), coordinating unit mail and communication flow, assisting in expenditure tracking and budget preparation.
• Screen telephone and office callers and resolve routine inquiries.  Answer routine requests and direct others to supervisor, appropriate staff member or another office.
• Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings, events, program initiatives and travel itineraries.
  May relieve other administrative staff in the unit during temporary absences.

Standard Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30 (or could be 8:30 to 5:00 pm)   

Pay Information: $23.00

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: High School or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Skills & Abilities: Good verbal and written communication skills.  
• Proficient in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient typing skills are required.  
• Ability to work on a team.
• Ability to work independently; self-driven; Team Focused

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.

•            Medical, Dental Vision plans

•            Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•            PTO + Holidays

•            401K with 5% match

•            Paid Family Leave

•            Employee Assistance

•            Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•            Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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